Unutsch 0 #1 October 30, 2003 hi there! my girlfriend was jumping a few years back, but had to stop due to her cataracta, which had to be surgically removed (she also has type 2 diabetes)... she then got implanted artificial lenses in both her eyes, and the doctor's said she couldn't jump anymore because of the fear that the pressure changes during climb and freefall could damage her eyes... but since this is 3 years back, she would like to go jump again... but the fear is remaining... she'll go to the doctor next week to get his opinion, but since i know that our doctor's here in slovenia have very little or no experience with skydivers and artificial lenses, i would like to see what you guys have to say... but please, i would like to hear from people who have such experience, not the usuall stuff like: in my opinion that's way to risky... (i keep telling her this all the time, although i would more than wan't and like to jump with her and kiss her in freefall thanks! Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivingchad 0 #2 October 31, 2003 When cataract surgery is done, the natural lens of the eye (size/shape of an M&M) is removed, and a fake lens put in. The lens of the eye is what holds back the jelly that keeps the eye from deflating, and that jelly is attached to the retina (inner lining of the eye). With cataract surgery, the jelly moves a lot more, pulls on the retina, and can cause a retinal detachment. Retinal detachments can cause blindness/vision loss. That is why cataract patients are informed no heavy lifting after surgery for at least 6 months, no flying, no scuba, no skydiving after surgery for several months. Before she resumes skydiving, she definitely needs to have her eyes dilated and examined by her doctor to be sure there is no thinning of the retina, no small tears or holes, nothing that would predispose her to a detachment. After her doctor clears her to skydive, then she's good to go. Jen Galbraith OD, MS (Chad's wife) Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug. Pelt Head #3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #3 November 1, 2003 My .02 worth. This summer I had a central retinal vein blockage in my left eye. The result being my vision in that eye is greatly diminished. 20/200 or so. I do not fit the profile for such medical condition: diabetes, hypertension, etc.. I am an anomoly (I always knew that!) I inquired if I could continue to skydive and scuba dive. Initially he said yes. However, when I asked him about going to Cozumel and diving he said he would not recommend it. I have not asked him about my weekly skydives again. Thankfully, I have suffered no additional problems. Nt sure how I would cope if skydiving was ruled out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
